1928:
Ralph D. Bowman established R.D. Bowman’s in Union Mills, serving the community as a general store selling groceries, gas, hardware, and livestock feed.

1945:
Built a mill to meet the growing demand for livestock feed.

1953:
Officially organized as R.D. Bowman & Sons, Inc.

1954:
Approached by Ralston-Purina to become an official Purina dealer.

1962:
Completed a new, state-of-the-art mill in Westminster and became an official Purina dealer.

1991:
Dale and Dirk Bowman became the 3rd generation of Bowmans to own and operate the business.

1992-2012:
Dale and Dirk added retail locations: Bowman’s Feed & Pet and Bowman’s Home & Garden in Westminster.

2018:
Bowman’s celebrated 90 years!